This ILW Special Report details the resources required for the Army to accomplish its missions today and tomorrow. It examines the Army's proposed budget in the context of the federal and Department of Defense budgets and breaks down requests according to funding authority and programs, from Soldiers' pay to research and development. It explains budget terminology and procedures, including the supplemental funding process that is necessary for the Army to sustain the current level of operations and provide for Soldiers.

The budget message of the President of the United States -- The federal budget -- The Department of Defense budget -- The Army budget -- Appendix I: glossary of terms -- Appendix II: the budget process -- Appendix III: glossary of acronyms -- Appendix IV: references.